to be sticky; to be stringy; to be glutinous
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
inspection; audit; judgement; judgment
suddenly (appear, stick out); abruptly; (stand) still and expressionless; imposingly; suddenly (stand up)
to tag along; to follow; to tail; to leave tracks; to leave footprints
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
having said that; on the other hand
just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable
to bring (somebody into a place); to lead into
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
(personal) background check
to hurt; to injure; to harm; to damage; to worry; to bother
patient's condition; pathology
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
cannot do without something; indispensable; absolutely necessary; have to do
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
personal; individual; private
to steal a glance; to intercept and read (e.g. other people's email)
to correct oneself; to restate
Oriental medicine; Eastern medicine
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
medical care; medical treatment
(medical) treatment; care; therapy; cure; remedy
hygiene management; hygiene control; sanitation
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
first 17-syllable verse of a renga; haiku; first five-syllable line of a tanka
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume
return of something; repayment
heartbroken thoughts; heartrending grief; overwhelming sorrow
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
competent; suitable; qualified
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
notebook; account book; register
one by one; in detail; minutely